About The Word Chloral
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Chloral
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What's The Definition Of Chloral?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chloral: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chloral: See Also | Chloral In Webster's Dictionary \Chlo"ral\, n. [Chlorine + alcohol.]
1. (Chem.) A colorless oily liquid, {CCl3.CHO}, of a pungent
odor and harsh taste, obtained by the action of chlorine
upon ordinary or ethyl alcohol.
2. (Med.) Chloral hydrate.
{Chloral hydrate}, a white crystalline substance, obtained by
treating chloral with water. It produces sleep when taken
internally or hypodermically; -- called also {chloral}.
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